Low Calorie Protein Brownies
Fudgy protein brownies with cocoa and almond flour. 165 calories, 12g protein, gluten-free dessert.
Low Calorie Protein Brownies has 165 calories per serving, with 12g protein, 14g carbs, 8g fat, and 4g fiber. Prep 10 min, cook 20 min.
Nutrition per serving
4 serving(s)
165
Calories
12g
Protein
24% DV
14g
Carbs
5% DV
8g
Fat
10% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
📊 165 calories per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Servings
4
Est. Cost
$3.00
Low Calorie Protein Brownies
Fudgy, rich brownies that pack 12g of protein per serving for just 165 calories. Made with mashed banana instead of oil and almond flour instead of wheat flour, these brownies are gluten-free and naturally sweetened.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 scoop (30g) chocolate protein powder
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 15g dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a small baking pan (6x6 inch) with parchment paper.
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Mash banana in a bowl until smooth. Add egg, honey, and vanilla. Whisk to combine.
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Add protein powder, cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined (don’t overmix).
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Fold in dark chocolate chips.
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Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are fine).
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Cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting into 4 squares.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount (per brownie) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal |
| Protein | 12g |
| Carbs | 14g |
| Fat | 8g |
| Fiber | 4g |
Tips
- Don’t overbake — they continue to set as they cool. Slightly underbaked = fudgier.
- Add 1 tbsp peanut butter to the batter for peanut butter swirl brownies.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout.
Equipment
skillet
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